What kind of backpack should I bring camping?

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Nico

Me and a friend recently decided to go on a one night camping trip in a state park in Central New York. I have all the essential equipment and gear. But the only bag I have is a North Face Borealis. And I just cannot see this being big enough. But like I said we are only camping for a night. Any ideas or input would be great!

Thanks,
Nico

Answer
I'll just make a few suggestions...particularly if you are on a budget, and can't afford to buy a larger pack:

I'm not familiar with the North Face Borealis pack, but for just an overnight camping trip you will not be needing much...a disposable lighter or matches to start a campfire with, a couple of meals worth of food (For this I'd just take a couple cans of sardines or Vienna sausages or vegetable soup, or beanie-weanies, etc., that you can eat right from the can, and maybe a small package of crackers...and perhaps a few strips of jerky or some trail mix or peanuts, for a snack...and of course a spoon.)...drinking water, and a sleeping bag, will pretty much cover it for the basics. And a good, sharp knife is always a handy item have, as is a small roll of paracord or light rope. Something else I like to always have is a roll of toilet paper. Besides the normal uses for it, it can also be used to stop cuts from bleeding and start fires, among other things... Pretty much anything else, such as a tent, sleeping bag mattress, hand axe, extra socks, insect repellant, folding shovel, pocket radio, etc., etc., are just "extras" to make the trip a little easier, and many outdoorsmen, if just spending one night out, often don't bother carrying them..... It all depends on what you want to take along as to what size pack you need.... For most of the camping I did when I was younger I used a small, old style, military mail pack. It was only about the size of maybe 2 1/2 loaves of bread, but I could get everything I needed for several days camping and hiking, either in the pack, or strapped to the outside of it... And, of course I carried a couple of old military canteens of water on my belt.

If I'm going to be someplace I can fish I also like to take a small, short, collapsible or 3 piece rod and reel that I can take apart and put in or strap across my pack, along with a half dozen or so lures (generally small spinners. They are small, and effective, and take up very little room). This gives me something to do after camp is set up... And a couple of fresh fish slowly broasted on a green stick over a small campfire makes a fine evening meal.

Like I say, these are just suggestions, particularly for someone on a tight budget.

Which backpack should I buy for a trip to China?

Bob Astana

This trip encompasses everything from walking around cities to community service to several day hikes and I need a good backpack. I was thinking REI or North Face.
The trip is six weeks in the summer.

Answer
First you need to choose whether you want internal or external frame. This is a really great bag but I'm not sure if it is big enough for your needs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00167TGII?ie=UTF8&tag=ordintrave-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00167TGII

Here is another bag that I really like, but I don't know if it would work for you. I am partial to the Osprey bags.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B3XOM0?ie=UTF8&tag=ordintrave-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002B3XOM0

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